Palm Desert Residents Beat The Excessive Heat At Cooling Centers

PALM DESERT, CA — An excessive heat warning has been issued for parts of Riverside County from 11 a.m. Thursday until 8 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 118 are expected in the Coachella Valley, Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert and La Quinta. According to Accuweather's temperature history, the average temperature for this week is 108 degrees, with a record high of 117 degrees in 2006. The record low temperature for this date was a mere 65 degrees in 1943.

In Palm Desert, dangerous heat was expected until 8 p.m. Friday with no chance of thunderstorms. Night temperatures were expected to drop only to 89 degrees.

Cooling centers in Palm Desert and across Riverside County are open, coordinated by the Community Action Partnership of Riverside and Riverside University Health System. Cool centers in Riverside County have opened for the summer and are activated whenever temperatures reach 97 degrees or higher. Each center offers water, snacks, and activities for participants.

The city advises seniors and those with disabilities who have difficulty accessing a cool center are encouraged to contact Sunline Transit Agency for information on their Sundial paratransit services and taxi voucher program. More information is available by visiting sunline.org/rider-resources/getting-to-a-cooling-center or by contacting Sunline at 760-343-3451.

In Palm Desert, beat the heat at:

Demuth Community Center: Address: 3601 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, CA 92264: Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Phone Number: 760-320-6430

Palm Springs Public Library: Address: 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262: Hours of Operation: Mon-Thur 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri & Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Phone Number: 760-322-7323

La Quinta Wellness Center: Address: 78450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta, CA 92253: Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Phone Number: 760-564-0096

Indio Senior Center: Address: 45700 Aladdin St, Indio, CA 92201: Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00PM: Phone Number: 760-391-4170

Check the full list of cooling centers for Coachella Valley, and the Palm Desert hourly forecast, as well as "real feel" temperature here.

Banning should see temperatures upwards of 95 degrees with nighttime temperatures falling into the mid-60s, according to the National Weather Service. Nearby Beaumont will be slightly higher, with temperatures reaching 97 degrees and nighttime lows hitting 71. The chance of monsoonal thunderstorms was not expected until early next week.

On Thursday, temperatures up to 112 are expected in the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning and Desert Hot Springs.

Banning and Beaumont residents can beat the heat at the following cooling centers:

Banning Senior Center Address: 789 N. San Gorgonio, Banning, CA 92220 Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Phone Number: 951-922-3250

Albert A. Chatigny Senior Community Center Address: 1310 Oak Valley Parkway, Beaumont, CA 92223 Hours of Operation: Mon-Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Phone Number: 951-769-8539

James A. Venable Community Center Address: 50390 Carmen Ave, Cabazon, CA 92230 Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM Phone Number: 951-922-1097

The NWS warns extreme heat can significantly increase the potential for heat-related illness, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Overnight temperatures will be above normal and warm with temperatures expected to be in the mid 80s to lower 90s. Friday is expected to be the hottest day, with temperatures on Saturday beginning to drop.

Monsoonal moisture and conditions are expected to increase in desert areas on Saturday.

The NWS recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air conditioned areas, and staying out of the sun.